Thursday, May 23, 2019

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31 in the BMS Library.

There are lots of ways you can support this fair!

This fair only works if we get many adults to volunteer. Sign up to be a parent volunteer during the fair. We still have slots available from Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q

You can also support the fair other ways:
  • Send in loose change for our All for Books fundraiser. It will benefit Beverly Bootstraps, our library, and literacy programs nationally. Collection boxes in the office and in the library.
  • Set up an e-wallet now so you child can buy books at the fair without you needing to send in cash or checks.
  • Starting today, Monday 5/20 you can order books online to be delivered here at school!
Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Schedule:
  • 5th graders will visit on Tuesday 5/28 with their class.
  • 6th graders will visit on Wednesday 5/29 with their class.
  • 7th and 8th graders will have an opportunity to visit on Thursday 5/30
  • Friday 5/31 will be an open visit day for any student with a pass from a teacher.
  • The fair will also be open before and after school.

Spanish Lip Synch Night June 4

Save the date! Beverly Middle School's 2nd Annual Lip Sync night hosted by the Spanish department is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th from 7-9 pm

We are looking for donations of snacks, candy, and small water bottles to sell at our concession stand. Please contact Allison Nichols, Lydia Ames, Jessica Casassa, or Alexsys Candelario for donations.

Early Release Tomorrow

Students will be dismissed early tomorrow, Friday, May 24 at 12:15 pm. Lunch will not be served.

The final Parent Afternoon Back of the school year is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) from 1-3pm.

There is no school on Monday, May 27, in celebration of Memorial Day.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Scholastic Book Fair Next Week!

The Scholastic Book Fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31 in the BMS Library.

There are lots of ways you can support this fair!

This fair only works if we get many adults to volunteer. Sign up to be a parent volunteer during the fair. We still have slots available from Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q

You can also support the fair other ways:
  • Send in loose change for our All for Books fundraiser. It will benefit Beverly Bootstraps, our library, and literacy programs nationally. Collection boxes in the office and in the library.
  • Set up an e-wallet now so you child can buy books at the fair without you needing to send in cash or checks.
  • Starting today, Monday 5/20 you can order books online to be delivered here at school!
Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Schedule:
  • 5th graders will visit on Tuesday 5/28 with their class.
  • 6th graders will visit on Wednesday 5/29 with their class.
  • 7th and 8th graders will have an opportunity to visit on Thursday 5/30
  • Friday 5/31 will be an open visit day for any student with a pass from a teacher.
  • The fair will also be open before and after school.

Online Safety Presentation for Parents

The Beverly Police Department is presenting an online safety program for parents, along with the US Attorney's Office and the Beverly Police Department on June 5, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Beverly Middle School.

See this flyer for more information.

Superstar Basketball Clinic

BHS is hosting a special "Superstar" basketball clinic this summer the week of July 8 for kids in grades 1-9 with Harlem Superstar Donnie Seale!

See this flyer for more information or email Mrs. Flaherty at aflaherty33@gmail.com.

Early Release Friday

The final Parent Afternoon Back of the school year is scheduled for this Friday, May 24 from 1-3pm.

Students will be dismissed early this day, at 12:15 pm. Lunch will not be served.

Reminder: There is no school on Monday 5/27 in celebration of Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Book Fair Schedule Info

The fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31.

  • 5th graders will visit on Tuesday 5/28 with their class.
  • 6th graders will visit on Wednesday 5/29 with their class.
  • 7th and 8th graders will have an opportunity to visit on Thursday 5/30
  • Friday 5/31 will be an open visit day for any student with a pass from a teacher.
  • The fair will also be open before and after school.

There are lots of ways you can support this fair!

This fair only works if we get many adults to volunteer. Sign up to be a parent volunteer during the fair. We still have slots available from Wednesday, May 29 through Friday, May 31. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q

You can also support the fair other ways:
  • Send in loose change for our All for Books fundraiser. It will benefit Beverly Bootstraps, our library, and literacy programs nationally. Collection boxes in the office and in the library.
  • Set up an e-wallet now so you child can buy books at the fair without you needing to send in cash or checks.
  • Starting today, Monday 5/20 you can order books online to be delivered here at school!
Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Musical Rehearsals Until 7pm

Hello parents and guardians of cast and crew of Into The Woods Jr.!

Rehearsal will only go until 7pm tonight. (I want to run the show 2x, and I think we can do that by 7pm). Next week is tech week, and there will be some 8pm nights in there, but not this week...

Mr. Hecox

Honors Choir

There is an honors choir rehearsal tomorrow morning at 8am in room 155.

Important Newspaper Club Meeting Today

Newspaper Club meets today (Tuesday) in the BMS library to fold the final issue of the year! Any student who has participated at all in Newspaper Club should plan to attend if they are free and help us with this special 6-page issue.

We will have a year-end party on Tuesday, June 11. A signup will be available at the meeting tomorrow. We will be asking those attending to bring in either contribution of food or drinks or paper products, or $5 to help pay for pizza.

Email Ms. Woznick (awoznick@beverlyschools.org) or Ms. Walker (ewalker@beverlyschools.org) with questions.

Library Closed Thursday Before School

The library will be closed before school on Thursday morning for a meeting. Please advise children who typically come in the morning between 8:15-8:45.

Summer Food Program

Do you need extra food this summer while your kids are out of school?

You can sign up for the Summer Food Program to get food at the Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry every week this summer, from June 17 to August 30. All Beverly and Manchester families with school age children (K-12) are eligible.

Pre-registration is encouraged June 3-7 and June 10-14.

See this flyer for more information or call Beverly Bootstraps at 978-927-1561.

Monday, May 20, 2019

Important Newspaper Club Meeting Tomorrow

Newspaper Club meets tomorrow (Tuesday) in the BMS library to fold the final issue of the year! Any student who has participated at all in Newspaper Club should plan to attend if they are free and help us with this special 6-page issue.

We will have a year-end party on Tuesday, June 11. A signup will be available at the meeting tomorrow. We will be asking those attending to bring in either contribution of food or drinks or paper products, or $5 to help pay for pizza.

Email Ms. Woznick (awoznick@beverlyschools.org) or Ms. Walker (ewalker@beverlyschools.org) with questions.

Book Fair Opens Next Tuesday - Please Volunteer!

The fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31.

There are lots of ways you can support this fair!

This fair only works if we get many adults to volunteer. Sign up to be a parent volunteer during the fair. We still have slots available from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q

You can also support the fair other ways:
  • Send in loose change for our All for Books fundraiser. It will benefit Beverly Bootstraps, our library, and literacy programs nationally. Collection boxes in the office and in the library.
  • Set up an e-wallet now so you child can buy books at the fair without you needing to send in cash or checks.
  • Starting today, Monday 5/20 you can order books online to be delivered here at school!
Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Free Showing of Plastic Ocean June 3

Come to a FREE showing of the award-winning film PLASTIC OCEAN on Monday, June 3 at the Cabot Theatre at 7:15 pm. The doors open at 6:30.

This documentary explores the fragile state of our oceans and uncovers alarming truths about the consequences of our disposable lifestyle. The film is brought to you by a group of dedicated scientists, film-makers, social entrepreneurs, scholars, environmentalists and journalists,

The movie is 1 hour and 45 minutes, and it is appropriate for ages 12+. See this flyer for more information.

Help the Ryal Side July 4 Parade

The 4th July parade and festivities is a wonderful tradition in the Ryal Side neighborhood which is made available through the efforts of the Ryal Side Civic Association and volunteers in our community.

The RSCA needs your help to keep 85 years of Ryal Side tradition alive! The parade and events at Obear Park are run entirely by volunteers and are funded entirely by donations.
  • Donations can be made securely online on our website at www.RyalSideCivicAssociation.org/donate or by using the attached form.
  • Volunteers are always needed in order for us to provide all of the food/activities. Please contact us by email at RyalSide@gmail.com or on our Facebook page if you are willing to give some time.

Gr 8 - Order T-Shirts!

Here is the order form for the Grade 8 Class of 2019 t-shirt. 

Orders are due no later than May 30th. T-shirts will be black with orange ink.

Fab Lab

Fab Lab will meet after school tomorrow in room 316 from 3 to 3:45.

Bev Rec Summer Tennis Program

Sign your child up now for summer tennis! Two-week sessions are available starting June 17 for children age 3 to 13+ with varying experience levels.

See this flyer for more information.

Parent Afternoon Back on Friday

The final Parent Afternoon Back of the school year is scheduled for this Friday, May 24 from 1-3pm.

Students will be dismissed early on Friday, at 12:15 pm. Lunch will not be served.

There is no school on Monday, May 27, in celebration of Memorial Day.

Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser June 2

Join in on a fun afternoon and register for a Cornhole Tournament at Beverly Athletic Club on Sunday, June 2 from 2-6 pm.

This is an adult-only event and all proceeds benefit Beverly Youth Football and Cheer. The Registration Deadline is May 30th.

Gr 8 - BMS Laptop Registration

The information and directions to lease a Beverly High School laptop were distributed in April to 8th grade students. Online registration will be available until June 15th.

You can view registration information and directions online.

View/download scholarship application.

Note: if your child may be attending Essex Tech, do not register for a laptop between April 23rd and June 15th because the first registration payment is non-refundable. The Tech Center orders extra laptops for students who are waitlisted for Essex Tech. If you have been waitlisted but are not admitted to Essex Tech and decide to attend BHS, immediately call the BHS Tech Center at 978-921-6132 ext. 11171 so we can hold a laptop for your child. Next, you must come to the Tech Center to fill out the appropriate registration form with payment (you will not be able to register online). Please note, this is on a first-come first-serve basis, so please call the BHS Tech Center as soon as you have been notified by Essex Tech. If you have any questions please call the BHS Tech Center at 978-921-6132 ext. 11171.